Opportunity
Federal Register #FR-7094-N-07
HUD Seeks Public Comment on Rural Capacity Building Program Information Collection
Buyer
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
FR-7094-N-07
NAICS
925120
This notice outlines HUD's request for public comment on information collection requirements for the Rural Capacity Building (RCB) program: - Government Buyer: - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Office of Community Planning and Development - Purpose: - Collect information from grantees participating in the RCB program, which supports rural housing and community development organizations, CDCs, CHDOs, local governments, and Indian tribes - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection and reporting by grantees - Use of forms SF 425 and the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) - Estimated 250 responses annually from 5 respondents for 15 grant awards - Average of 370 hours per response - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on post-award reporting and compliance - Program authorized by annual appropriations acts - No OEMs or commercial vendors specified, as this is a regulatory information collection, not a procurement of goods or services
Description
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection related to the Rural Capacity Building (RCB) program. This program aims to enhance the capacity of rural housing development organizations, community development corporations, local governments, and Indian tribes to carry out affordable housing and community development activities in rural areas. The notice invites public comment on the proposed collection of information, which includes reporting requirements for grantees funded under the RCB program. The estimated burden includes 5 respondents with 250 responses annually and an average of 370 hours per response.